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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.48, 14,308.49 and 5,892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.48, 14,308.49 and 5,892.23 is: 8,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.48 : 14,308.49 = 5,892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.48/14,308.49 = 5,892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.48x = 14,308.49 × 5,892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.48x = 84,308,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308,813.03/10,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.26

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